Heavy Looks

Heavy Looks is a dynamic power pop rock band based out of Madison, WI. Founding members Dirk Gunderson and Roz Greiert met in Stevens Point through the college music scene. After school, both moved to Madison in hopes of finding creative jobs but found themselves caught in the middle of a recession. To break up the monotony of working low paying soul-sucking nine-to-fives, they began writing and playing music together.
Named after a Romeo & Juliet quote, Heavy Looks’ lyrics connect with the same forlorn feelings as the Shakespeare play evokes – feelings of love, loss, and stuck in a mundane existence. By contrast, the melodies and rhythms conjure an optimistic outlook with hook-laden guitar lines and jaunty drumbeats. Melding Dirk's pop sensibilities and bright guitar with Roz's raw vocals and grunge riffs, they form a unique flavor of indie rock that packs heat.
In 2014, the band released their debut EP, Senses Growing Dull. They have shared stages with national acts including Curtis Harding, Gin Blossoms, Screaming Females, Slothrust, Tacocat, Sweet Spirit, and Bad Bad Hats.
Live, the band's an energetic force, trading vocal leads with ease and tapping into something that feels genuinely powerful. In December 2015, the band released their first full-length album, Waste It Right. Their second full-length album, Apathy, was released in August 2022.